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CONTRACT 2007
Special Membership Meeting
Monday, February 25, 2008
6:00 p.m. E.S.T.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Times Square Ballroom
1605 Broadway (at 49th Street)
New York, NY
Picket Schedule and Information
Daily pickets Monday through Thursday - WGAE members, do you have your picket assignments?
With savings dwindling, TV and film writers picket in NYC
Facing dwindling savings accounts, striking television and film writers returned to the picket line on Wednesday, saying they're eager to get back to work but determined to tough it out until their demands are met.
Moonves sees growth for CBS
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves signaled Thursday that serious labor talks could resume shortly and that the writers strike could be resolved in the "coming months."
Writers' Strike: Why Is It Dragging On?
Mark Harris opines in Entertainment Weekly about what it would take to end the strike
Directors Guild talks intensifying
The lead negotiators for the Directors Guild of America are scheduled to meet today and discuss opening formal negotiations with the studios for a new contract.
NBC Relaunches Web Site for 'Nightly News'
NBC News hopes to attract viewers who are not watching the broadcast on their television sets.
How Can Labor People Hurt The Writers Strike?
Jonathan Tasini talks about what it means to truly support a strike.
January 9, 2008: Viacom
WGA members and supporters hit the picket line in force, aided by more temperate weather
Writers Guilds of America and CBS Reach Contract Agreement For Newswriters
"The new contract, which becomes effective upon membership ratification, runs until April 1, 2010."
VIDEO: WGA Negotiating Committee Members answer strikers' FAQs
WGA Negotiating Committee members Robin Schiff, Susannah Grant and John Bowman visit the picket lines to answer some of the members most frequently asked questions.
VIDEO: Your Late Show Entertainment, Powered By WGA Members
Missed last night's Craig and Dave, and their jokes written by WGA members getting a fair deal? We've got the clips for you.
Globes ceremony, parties canceled
Writers Guild prevails; winners to be announced at news conference
United Hollywod's First Annual Short Film Contest
United Hollywood is proud to announce that FairDeal4Writers has become the first annual <span style="font-weight: bold">United Hollywood Short Film Contest</span>.
Coen Brothers Among DGA Nominees
Writer-directors Joel and Ethan Coen are among the nominees announced this afternoon by the DGA for their annual honors.
Should talk show guests cross the Writers Guild of America picket line?
A BuzzFlash news analysis by Chad Rubel
According to Variety, the sides remain too far apart on key issues.
WGA Presidents Announce UA Agreement
WGAE President Michael Winship and WGAW President Patric Verrone announce independent agreement signed by United Artists.
WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>
2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners
The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>